Prepare against Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz
Colombia · World #88,686 classical · FIDE ID 4427173
When preparing against Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 96 games by Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,762 | 1,889 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,719 | 1,897 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,820 | 1,873 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 38 | 10 | 48 | 39.6% |
| As White | 49 | 21 | 7 | 21 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 47 | 17 | 3 | 27 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 55.1% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 21 | 42.9% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Cruz usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Cruz usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Cruz usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Cruz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Cruz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 53.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 11 | 36.7% | 13.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz's chess games
All 96 games by Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 38 wins, 10 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti | 2,254 | 8th Bogota University Open | E50 |
| Dec 2011 | David Moreno Lozano | 1,936 | 2nd Bogota McGregor Open | B33 |
| May 2026 | David Alejandro Vargas Diaz | 1,888 | Campeonato Distrital Amateur Liga Bogota | Sub-2300 Absoluto | B41 |
| Dec 2011 | Daniel Santiago Patino | 1,869 | 2nd Bogota McGregor Open | B30 |
| Oct 2013 | Nelson Alvarez | 1,821 | 7th Bogota University Open | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogota Semana Santa Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,650 |
| 7th Bogota University Open | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,027 |
| 2nd Bogota McGregor Open | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,935 |
| 10th Bogota Open | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,794 |
| 3rd Bogota McGregor Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,927 |
| Bogota LAB Open | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 1,675 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 7mo | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,592 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 6to | 2026 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,563 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz's chess games?
96 games by Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz, from Jan 2012 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz has played.
What does Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz play as White?
As White, Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz play as Black?
As Black, Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz's FIDE rating?
Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess, 1,719 in rapid and 1,820 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,889 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz played?
Our database contains 96 games by Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 10 draws, 48 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz?
96 games by Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.